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Cat and Mouse Crochet Patterns
A few weeks ago we shared a Showcase of Cat and Mouse Knit patterns. You can see them HERE. They were a big hit but we had lots of people looking for crocheted patterns. I…
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Learn to Knit Afghan :: Block Thirteen
Working with the Greek Cross Pattern I don’t have any notes to share on this pattern. It was smooth going for me just following the same basic principles of mosaic knitting. As you can see in the…
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3-D Cut-Out Ducklings
We are wrapping up the last few projects for our updated Puddles and Ponds unit. Of course at this point we know that many of you are starting Harvest Time, but we want to make…
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Palm Tree Coloring Page
Endless Summer – Author Unknown Palm trees, Ocean breeze, Standing by the clear blue sea, Hot air, Sunkissed hair, Endless summer, Take me there. This coloring page is based on our Palm Tree Applique. The…
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Palm Tree Applique
Today we are sharing the last of our August Appliques. It seems only fitting. Yesterday Michelle’s wee ones started back to school, this weekend the pool is coming down, and in general were are kissing…
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Gnome Home :: Part 1 :: Getting Started
Finally… the long awaited tutorial for building your own gnome home! If you are like me, you are doing a little happy dance right now! That’s the good news. The bad news is we are…
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Summer Vacation
Going on an end of summer week’s vacation before school starts. I’ve been busy bringing together gifts and toys for the wee ones joining us and some surprises for the not so wee. Plus, I…
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Learn to Knit Afghan :: Block Twelve
Working with the Harlequin Pattern This is a fun pattern to work up, especially with highly contrasting fabrics. It is using the same mosaic technique as the previous few blocks so there really isn’t anything new…
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Mini Recycled Rain Stick
As part of our updated Puddles and Ponds summer unit, we made these mini rain sticks using recycled materials. For this project we wanted to come up with a kid-friendly way of making a rain…
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Flamingo Coloring Page
BUT NO FLAMINGOS by Kimara Wise We have many varieties of birds in our yard, Woodpeckers and swallows and blue-jays that guard. We have juncos and grackles and plenty of finch, And spotting a hawk…
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Cat and Mouse Knit Patterns
NOTE: The direct links to all the individual photos can be found in this post. The other day someone asked me if I knew of a cute pattern for a knit mouse. Well, as you…
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The Face of An Artist
What does an artist look like? She looks like this and this and this. Pixie sculpted her own bird after seeing my Paper Clay Totem. May we always endeavor to see the artist in all of…
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Learn to Knit Afghan :: Block Eleven
Working with the Miniature Mosaic Pattern When I went over my notes for this block the only thing I had written down was, “took forever.” LOL. I made this block back in May so I can’t…
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Back to School :: Crayon and Pencil Storage
In Michigan, kids do not go back to school until after Labor Day so we still have a full month of vacation left, although as homeschoolers we do start up a bit earlier so that we…
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Painted Rock Turtles
Before beginning this project make sure you check out some real turtles. If you are lucky enough to spy one on a nature walk, make sure to get a photo if the wee creature is willing…
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Hibiscus Applique
Better gardeners than I can get hardy hibiscus flowers to grow in Michigan. I have yet to have one successfully winter. Since I adore them, I tend to think of them as annuals and always…
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Preview :: Gnome Home Tutorial
For years I have been promising our readers a tutorial for making our Gnome Home. Last Christmas Tim and I made two, and I’m finally getting around to writing up the directions. It’s not that…
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